Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Shoots and Scores

Expanded and updated with 70 all new pages, Portable Press presents Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Shoots and Scores: Updated and Expanded Edition.

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The original paperback came out way back in 2005. Here's more from the publisher:

Product Description - Now updated and expanded with 70 new pages, this collection of slap shots, penalty kills, and toothless grins offers fans everything they love about hockey: its colorful history, legendary players, and enough hard-hitting trivia to satisfy even the most avid stat head. The latest title in Uncle John's series dedicated to the wide (and weird!) world of sports, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Shoots and Scores: Updated & Expanded Edition shares the origins of the "Coolest Game on Earth," the greatest teams in hockey history, the best (and worst) hockey movies of all time, the Incredible Exploding Zamboni, a rap sheet of hockey arrests, goalies' superstitions (Patrick Roy's conversations with goal posts, Glenn Hall's pre-game upchucking), and much, much more.

About the Author - The Bathroom Readers' Institute is a tight-knit group of loyal and skilled writers, researchers, and editors who have been working as a team for years. The BRI understands the habits of a very special market--Throne Sitters--and devotes itself to providing amazing facts and conversation pieces.

Uncle John's books are incredibly popular. Amazon has over 550 Uncle John's books listed.

Sid vs. Ovi by Andrew Podnieks

Yet another Andrew Podnieks offering in 2011 is Sid vs. Ovi: Crosby and Ovechkin - Natural Born Rivals. The book is published by Fenn/McClelland and Stewart.

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Even before Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin began their NHL careers in 2005, the two players were rivals. They first met at the World U20 (Junior) Championship, playing for the gold medal, and ever since they have been opponents in the NHL and international arenas. No two star players could be so different. Crosby is the consummate captain and team player, the responsible face of the NHL. Ovechkin is the loose cannon on ice and off, capable of a great play or a cocky comment.

Sid vs. Ovi traces this intense rivalry game by game, year by year, from 2005 to 2011 and beyond. Their biographies are given consideration alongside their in-game performance and career development to present a clear picture of their lives, their careers, their league, and their countries. Hockey fans can well be divided into those who prefer one or the other of this pair of scintillating talents. But one thing is certain – the presence of one inspires the other to greater heights.

Here's the specs:

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McClelland and Stewart (Oct 25 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0771071167
• ISBN-13: 978-0771071164

Over The Line by Al Strachan

When major publishers Fenn and McClelland and Stewart merged, that was great news for hockey fans. They appear committed to becoming hockey's foremost publisher.

One of their projects for 2011 enlists hockey writing heavyweight Al Strachan in Over the Line: Wrist Shots, Slap Shots, and Five-Minute Majors. Roy MacGregor writes the foreword.

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The book is a 288 page trade paperback. Here's more from the publishers:

Bestselling author and Toronto Sun sportswriter Al Strachan is a permanent fixture in the illustrious world of professional ice hockey. His opinion, backed by an extensive knowledge of the game and his sharp sense of humour, is read and enjoyed by millions of fans internationally. He has established unique and personal relationships with the biggest names in hockey from every generation and era and it is through these contacts that Strachan can step Over the Line to obtain exclusive access to information.

Strachan has been writing about hockey for over forty years. He has experienced first-hand all that the game has to offer. From Stanley Cup victories, miraculous saves, and incredible goals to devastating hits and world class bouts, Strachan has been there to report on the most exciting, controversial, devastating, frustrating, humorous and talked-about episodes in the history of the game, whether it's Stanley Cup victories, miraculous saves, and incredible goals or devastating hits and world class bouts. In his latest adventure, he relives tales from the rink that will fascinate, amuse, shock, and entertain all fans of the game -- from dressing-room banter between player and coach to insider information on the League's revenue sharing program. It's all here, glorious page after glorious page of stuff that any fan of hockey must read.

Defining Moments by Mike Leonetti

Prolific author Mike Leonetti is back with the new book Defining Moments: 100 Inspirational Moments about 100 Great Players.

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I will be adding more about this title as information becomes available. It is published by Red Deer Press.

A Thrilling Ride: Vancouver Canucks 40th Anniversary Season

Greystone Books is excited to announce that it has teamed up with The Province and The Vancouver Sun to publish A Thrilling Ride: The Vancouver Canucks' Fortieth Anniversary Season — a lavishly illustrated tribute to the Vancouver Canucks’ historic march through a sensational season that left them one win away from the Stanley Cup.

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The Vancouver Canucks' game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup final left a bitter taste in the mouths of Canucks fans. Such a bitter taste that it is so easy to forget that the Canucks enjoyed their greatest season in franchise history. Forgotten in all the disappointment are some of the greatest memories Canucks fans have ever had.

That's what is great about A Thrilling Ride: The Vancouver Canucks' Fortieth Anniversary Season. The book therapeutically allows Vancouver fans to relive the great campaign that was full of celebrated highs and historic achievements. In that sense, this book is almost a must-have for die hard fans.

Vancouver’s best sports writers—including Ed Willes and Gord McIntyre of The Province and Cam Cole and Iain MacIntyre of The Vancouver Sun—share their insights into the stellar play, the determined players, the overtime heroics, and the passionate fans, while more than 125 full-colour photographs record the dramatic action. Edited by Paul Chapman and Bev Wake, the book also includes a heartfelt foreword by former Canucks coach Pat Quinn.

A Thrilling Ride takes fans on a journey through the entire 2010-2011 season, from the opening-night introduction of the Canucks Ring of Honour to the emotional ceremony to retire former captain Markus Naslund’s jersey, and from the President’s Trophy victory through all four rounds of the play-offs, including the Canucks’ redemptive victory over archrivals the Chicago Blackhawks, to the final and formidable face-off against the Boston Bruins. The book is also a tribute to Canuck Nation—the enthusiastic and devoted fans who celebrated each victorious moment and suffered through each painful setback. A Thrilling Ride is dedicated to these passionate fans who—with faces painted and towels in hand, some in green spandex body suits—cheered relentlessly, long after the final buzzer. Fans who—after hooligans and upstarts attempted to destroy their city—showed up in the morning to restore order to the streets.

We Won The Cup by the Boston Herald

From the sports pages of the Boston Herald newspaper comes We Won The Cup! Boston Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup Champions

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Boston Bruins: 2011 Stanley Cup Champions chronicles the Boston Bruins dominant run to their first Stanley Cup championship since 1972 using the words and photographs of the award-winning Boston Herald. This dazzling keepsake includes highlights from the regular season, game-by-game recaps of all the playoff games, special player features, and extended coverage of the Stanley Cup finals. Over 100 full-color photos included. A must have for all Bruins faithful.

Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: KCI Sports Publishing (June 17, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0983198535
ISBN-13: 978-0983198536
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches

Killer B's by the Boston Globe

From the sports pages of the Boston Globe comes Killer B's: The Boston Bruins Capture Their First Stanley Cup in 39 Years

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Killer B's: The Boston Bruins Capture Their First Stanley Cup in 39 Years -- a book published by The Boston Globe and Triumph Books - provides a comprehensive look at the Bruins journey to the Cup, complete with a review of the season, analysis of the team and the sport, vibrant color photographs, and more.

The 128-page paperback book includes Boston Globe print content and photography, and was compiled by the award-winning sports staff of The Boston Globe -- Kevin Paul Dupont, Dan Shaughnessy, John Powers, Bob Ryan, Fluto Shinzawa, and more. The book takes readers down memory lane with a look at the team's glory days, from Stanley Cup wins in 1929 and 1939, to stories of the legendary Bobby Orr, to hockey in the dark during the Great Blackout of 1988, and the longstanding rivalry with the Canadiens.

"The Globe's sports staff has access and insight that can't be beat. No one knows more about this team, its legacy, and what a championship means to Boston," said Janice Page, the editor of the book. "This book provides an opportunity for the region's fans to learn new things about the Bruins and celebrate everything they already know and love about their team."

The 2010-2011 team and season are chronicled, with a close-up look at the roster, notable moments from every game of the regular season, and a roundup of the highs and lows of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Profiles of all the personalities that make going to a Bruins game an experience are also featured. Close-up looks at goalie Tim Thomas, owner Jeremy Jacobs, adviser and former coach Harry Sinden, and even National Anthem singer Rene Rancourt are all part of the book.

"The book is a testament to the fact that whether you're a diehard hockey aficionado or a more casual fan, it's likely you won't forget this historic season," said Boston Globe sports editor Joe Sullivan.

Nostalgic black-and-white and stunning color photos from Globe photographers throughout the years make history come to life, so that fans can relive the inspiring moments of their favorite team and players. And, the book also takes a look at the Stanley Cup trophy itself and how it is made.

The book is now available for purchase at all online book sellers for a cost of $14.95. It will also be available in retail stores where books are sold beginning on Saturday, June 18. An e-book with enhanced features specially produced for the iPad will also be available for purchase in the Apple store later this month.